Maharashtra reported two more fully vaccinated people infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19, with both having Dubai travel history, while a man who had returned from South Africa tested positive in Gujarat, taking the tally in the country to 41 on Monday. This comes a day after Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Chandigarh reported their first Omicron case. With this, Omicron has been detected in Maharashtra (20), Rajasthan (9), Karnataka (3), Gujarat (4), Kerala (1) and Andhra Pradesh (1) and Union Territories of Delhi (2) and Chandigarh (1)
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Wrap Up: All you need to know
- Vedanta drops cases against govt to settle retro tax dispute
- Britain reports first death with Omicron coronavirus variant
- Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” is Elon Musk
- 27 fresh COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, 2 more deaths
- Mizoram reports 81 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths
- Kareena Kapoor Khan, Amrita Arora test positive
- Delhi logs 30 new COVID-19 cases, zero fatalities
- COVID-19: Chhattisgarh reports 32 new cases, no fresh death
- Assam reports 141 new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths
- Punjab adds 26 COVID-19 cases
- Gujarat reports 58 COVID-19 cases
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27 fresh COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, 2 more deaths
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Opposition Floor Leaders from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to meet tomorrow in Parliament at 10 am at Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge’s office to chalk out the strategy for the ongoing winter session of the Parliament.
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Kerala reports 2434 new COVID19 cases, 4308 recoveries and 38 deaths in the last 24 hours
165 deaths were added to covid death list as per the new guidelines of central government
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Ghana airport to fine airlines that bring unvaccinated passengers
The operator of Ghana’s main international airport will fine airlines $3,500 for every passenger they fly in who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 or who tests positive for the coronavirus upon arrival, it said on Monday.
10:38 PM
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for Covid-19
10:35 PM
Srinagar terror attack | Police has registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of law and officers continue to work to establish the circumstances which lead to this terror crime
Area has been cordoned off and search in the area is going on: J&K Police
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It feels out of this world because women like Sushmita Sen & Lara Dutta who inspired me throughout my journey, are supporting me. I’m now one of them&I’ll inspire the people. It’s an unbelievable moment for me
– Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu to ANI
10:23 PM
UK High Court to hear fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s UK extradition appeal tomorrow, December 14th
10:03 PM
Lok Sabha adjourned till tomorrow, 14th December
09:32 PM
Delhi logs 30 new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths. Positivity rate stands at 0.06 per cent: Health bulletin
09:28 PM
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has decided to reduce value-added tax rate on Aviation Turbine Fuel used in aviation services by 5%
This reduction will take effect from this midnight. Due to this people-oriented decision,tourism activities in the state will get boost: Gujarat CMO
09:22 PM
Russia vetoes UN resolution on climate change as threat to global security
09:18 PM
When you can talk to China which is advancing into our territory, which killed jawans…Why do you not fight them? You can talk to them (China) but not them (Pak)? Why?
– NC chief Farooq Abdullah when asked if it’s possible to hold talks with Pakistan amid terror attacks in J&K09:13 PM
It’s unfortunate. I condole the demise of jawans who lost their lives. I urge the Govt that if these things have to be brought to their end, then they should speak of winning hearts. If they win hearts, these things won’t happen
– NC chief Farooq Abdullah on Srinagar terror attack
09:09 PM
Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled states will visit Ayodhya on 15th December for the darshan of Ram Lalla.
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PM Modi has sought details on terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir: PMO
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A total of 148 athletes, including 20 new inductees, in seven Olympic disciplines and six Paralympic disciplines, have been identified for support under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS): Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
08:44 PM
Sixty-four confirmed dead in tornado-hit Kentucky: governor
08:38 PM
Mumbai Congress has moved Bombay HC against BMC, Mumbai Police, and others for not giving permission for Rahul Gandhi’s rally on 28th December in Mumbai
Hearing expected tomorrow in Bombay HC.
08:29 PM
Union Home Minister Amit Shah says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written “golden chapter” in history of Indian culture by launching first phase of Kashi Vishwanath temple corridor project
08:27 PM
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 133.79 crore today
Over 60 lakh (60,49,911) vaccine doses administered till 7 pm today: Ministry of Health
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi
8:14 PM
PM Modi congratulates Harnaaz Sandhu for winning Miss Universe 2021
8:02 PM
2 cops killed in terrorist attack on bus carrying Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police personnel on outskirts of Srinagar: Official
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NCP alleges Prime Minister Narendra Modi has failed in cleaning Ganga river and says BJP will lose at least four of five Assembly segments in his Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency in upcoming Uttar Pradesh polls
07:52 PM
UPSE declares final result of Indian Statistical Service Examination-2021
The Union Public Service Commission on Monday declared the final result of Indian Economic Service or Indian Statistical Service Examination-2021.
07:37 PM
Maharashtra confirms 2 more cases of Omicron Covid-19 variant, 1 each in Pune, Latur
Media reports
07:32 PM
Srinagar Terror Attack Update| Among the injured police personnel, one ASI & a Selection Grade Constable succumbed to their injuries: Kashmir Zone Police
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Tamil Nadu reports 657 new COVID19 cases, 702 recoveries and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours
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Veteran playback singer P Jayachandran bags prestigious J C Daniel Award, Kerala government’s highest honour for lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema
07:31 PM
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 passed by Lok Sabha.
07:20 PM
The residence of Kareena Kapoor Khan has been sealed
She has not given proper information yet but our officers are trying to find out that how many people did come in contact with her: BMC
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Rohit Sharma has been ruled out from the test series against South Africa (due to an injury): BCCI Secretary Jay Shah to ANI
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses ‘Ganga Aarti’ in Varanasi. Shiv Deepotsav is being celebrated today in the city.
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Congress appoints Pradesh Election Committee of Punjab. Party’s state chief Navjot Singh Sidhu to be the Chairman of the Committee.
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Hanging House found inside Delhi Assembly premises
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Karnataka reports 236 new COVID19 cases, 321 recoveries and 7 deaths in the last 24 hours
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Rajya Sabha approves bill that gives clarity on when retired judges will get enhanced pension
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Militants open fire on police bus in Zewan area on outskirts of Srinagar city; several policemen injured: Officials
06:32 PM
Mainland China detects first case of Omicron coronavirus variant: State media
Reports Reuters06:26 PM
Elon Musk is Time’s 2021 Person Of The Year
06:25 PM
Vedanta Group withdraws cases in Delhi High Court, international arbitration to settle Rs 20,495 cr retro tax dispute: Co statement
06:22 PM
We are not here to cause vote-splitting but to unite the votes & make TMC alliance win. This is BJP’s alternative. If someone wants to support it, it’s up to them to make a decision, we’ve already made a decision. We will fight & die but we won’t step back
– WB CM Mamata Banerjee06:12 PM
TMC is ‘Temple-Mosque-Church’. We fight the BJP. Is there a chance of winning? Do you have the confidence that we can win? If you are confident, then don’t take a step back. March ahead
– West Bengal CM & TMC chief Mamata Banerjee addresses party workers in Goa’s Panaji06:07 PM
Hungary has detected 2 cases of Omicron Coronavirus variant
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PM Narendra Modi will address valedictory session of National Summit on Agro & Food Processing on 16 Dec in which detailed contours of Natural Farming shall be presented. This summit is being organised as part of Pre-event Vibrant Gujarat Summit to be held in Anand, Gujarat from 14-16 Dec.
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UP public will remove BJP govt this time. The expressways which were built are SP’s expressways. BJP can lie in front of us, but not in front of God. We’ll provide a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the kin of farmers who lost their lives, once the SP govt is formed
– Akhilesh Yadav05:55 PM
All of you know which govt initiated the projects which the CM inaugurated in Etawah; the inaugurated jail and animal safaris still haven’t been started, cricket stadium is in ruins, electricity bills are high. They’ve discriminated against Etawah
– SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav in Saifai05:41 PM
Suspended Rajya Sabha MPs meet RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav.
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Nov CPI 4.91% vs 4.48% in October.
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First UK patient has died from omicron variant
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday the first patient had died after contracting the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Boris Johnson also said the new variant was also resulting in hospital admissions and the “best thing” people could do was get their booster jab. Visiting a vaccination clinic in London, he said people should set aside the idea Omicron was a milder variant, according to a BBC report.05:12 PM
Govt consistently reviewing high petroleum/diesel prices domestically. Govt of India had reduced ‘central excise duty’ on petrol and diesel by Rs 5/litre and Rs 10/litre respectively on 3 Nov. It was followed by reduction in VAT on fuel by many State Govts: MoS Petroleum and Natural Gas
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Domestic price of crude linked to int’l benchmarks of crude prices. These get affected by many factors including supply and demand, futures’ trading, impact of covid scenario and geopolitical situation. Linear co-relation between pricing and any one of these factors in isolation indeterminable: MoS
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In a bid to provide relief to citizens, Govt of India agreed to release 5 mn barrels of crude oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserves, in consultation and parallelly with other major global energy consumers including USA, China, Japan and South Korea
– MoS Petroleum and Natural Gas in RS05:08 PM
Mumbai NCB begins raids at four locations – two in Dongri and one each in Andheri and Bandra after MD drugs were seized at Mumbai airport on Saturday. The drugs were being dispatched to Australia via courier; one person was detained
– Narcotics Control Bureau04:53 PM
Campaigns like water sprinkling, anti-open burning, and a ban on trucks in Delhi will continue till further orders. 81% of the complaints received on the Green Delhi app have been dealt with
– Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai04:52 PM
Environment dept has received an application from the education dept, to open schools, colleges, and institutes for classes 6th and over immediately, and for primary students after 20th. These proposals will be sent to CAQM for approval as per the Supreme Court’s directions
– Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai04:52 PM
We held a joint review meeting today with different departments to monitor pollution. Last week’s trend shows that the post-Diwali pollution situation has been improving. But as per experts, pollution is likely to rise during Dec 14-16
– Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai04:48 PM
BMC decides to reopen schools for classes 1-7 from December 15th
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Athletes be chosen and they be given facilities, exposure, matches, and everything. Steps will be taken in this direction
– Union Sports Min Anurag Thakur04:37 PM
Meeting of Mission Olympic Committee was held for the first time after Tokyo Olympics so that everyone comes together and prepare a roadmap to ensure that India performs well in upcoming Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, 2024 Olympics and all World Championships
– Sports Min Anurag Thakur04:33 PM
Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Amrita Arora tested positive for Covid- 19. Both of them had violated COVID norms and attended several parties. BMC has ordered people, who came in contact with the two actors, to undergo RT-PCR test: BMC
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Visuals: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers to Sant Ravidas in Varanasi
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Farmers trained for the movement for a year. This physical training under all weather conditions has been completed now. They have succeeded in the training, can now work for the next 30-40 years
– BKU leader Rakesh Tikait on farm movement03:41 PM
Visuals: PM Narendra Modi takes a boat ride from Lalita Ghat to Ravidas Ghat
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PM Modi had lunch with the workers involved in construction work of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor.
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Visuals: PM Narendra Modi inspects the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi
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Even after COVID, India is the fastest growing among the large economies of the world
– Borge Brende, President, World Economic Forum at CII summit03:17 PM
Visuals: India today successfully carried out a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) in Odisha.
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India today successfully carried out a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) off the coast of Balasore in Odisha. The weapon system is being developed by DRDO for the Indian Navy: Defence officials.
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Ban on construction, demolition activities to continue till further orders. To be reviewed on Dec 16: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.
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Pregnant nurse among 7 dead in Sicily building collapse
Rescuers on Monday worked to free the body of a pregnant nurse from the rubble of collapsed buildings in Sicily, after a massive explosion which killed at least seven people. The blast, likely caused by a gas leak, tore through four residential buildings late Saturday in the southern town of Ravanusa, with one survivor describing it “as if a bomb had gone off”. The search “continues unabated” for two more people missing after the disaster, firefighters said.02:54 PM
I want three resolutions from you, not for yourself, but for our country – cleanliness, creation and innovation and continuous efforts to create a self-reliant India
– PM Narendra Modi at Varanasi02:52 PM
We are handing over the green syllabus to the School education department and hope this to be a very important step towards green earth
– Aaditya Thackeray, Maharashtra Environment Minister02:52 PM
If climate change happens, it will impact the people of our country more than any other country’s because we have a dense population. Need of the time is that political parties make climate change their election agenda
– Aaditya Thackeray, Maharashtra Environment Minister02:51 PM
In the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly session, we will discuss the climate change situation with state MLAs. Climate change is a crucial issue not just for Mumbai or Maharashtra, but for the entire world
– Aaditya Thackeray, Maharashtra Environment Minister02:51 PM
Five people injured after the lift of a building collapsed in Andheri (East) area of Mumbai, says BMC.
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Five people injured after the lift of a building collapsed in Andheri (East) area of Mumbai, says BMC.
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will participate in a padayatra in Amethi, UP on Dec 18 as part of the party’s nationwide ‘Jan Jagran Abhiyan’ to expose gross mismanagement of the economy by Modi Govt: Congress
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Today, I would also like to express my gratitude towards every labourer who has worked for the construction of this grand complex. Even during COVID19, the work did not stop here
– PM Narendra Modi at the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project in Varanasi02:10 PM
Visuals: In its document on ‘technical brief and priority actions for member states’, WHO says Omicron appears to have a growth advantage over Delta variant.
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple premises now spread over five lakh square feet from earlier 3000 sq ft; it can accommodate 50k-75k devotees: PM Narendra Modi
02:08 PM
CBSE drops questions based on comprehension passage in class 10 English exam following outrage over gender stereotyping, to award full marks.
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Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates phase 1 of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, constructed at a cost of around Rs 339 crore
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When Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi came to Varanasi 100 years ago, he expressed pain seeing narrow streets and filth. Many people came to power in the name of Gandhi Ji, but it’s for the first time that his dream of a magnificent Kashi has come true
– CM Yogi Adityanath01:46 PM
No reply was given to Sonia Gandhi’s statement in the Parliament. We had staged a walkout along with all the like-minded parties in the Parliament today, in protest to the lackadaisical indifferent attitude of the govt
– Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury01:41 PM
Benaulim MLA and Nationalist Congress Party leader Churchill Alemao submits letter to Assembly Speaker stating that the legislative group of NCP in Goa stands dissolved and merged with Trinamool Congress, requests the Speaker to allot him a seat in the Assembly as AITC MLA.
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We’ll bring and streamline a penal clause as a provision in Article 25 of the Constitution (right to profess, practice and propagate religion). Our govt is committed to taking all religions into confidence. There is no need for anybody to live in fear
– Karnataka HM Araga Jnanendra01:33 PM
Delhi CM today launched ‘Dilli Ki Yogshala’ initiative. Under this initiative, city residents (minimum group of 25) can give a missed call on the number 9013585858 to avail free services of a Yoga teacher provided by Delhi govt. This initiative will begin from Jan 2022.
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I urge the Ministry of Education and CBSE to immediately withdraw this question, issue an apology and conduct a thorough review into this lapse to ensure this is never repeated again
– Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi in Lok Sabha01:06 PM
I agree with Rajnath Singh that the division of India was a historical mistake. Indian Muslims are suffering due to this. India-Pak fighting add to the religious tension. It could’ve been avoided had it been only one nation
– National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah in Delhi01:06 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers to Lord Shiva at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.
12:45 PM
We’re ready to tackle the Omicron threat. If required, we will impose necessary restrictions. Currently, there is no such need to impose any restrictions…A decision on re-opening of schools will be taken after winter vacation for schools end
– Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal12:33 PM
Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project connects Kashi Vishwanath Temple to the banks of River Ganga in Varanasi. Phase I of the project provides a variety of facilities to the pilgrims including Yatri Suvidha Kendras, tourist facilitation centre, vedic centers.
12:32 PM
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi demands immediate withdrawal of objectionable question in CBSE exam, review by Education Ministry into “gravest lapse”.
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Visuals: PM Narendra Modi takes holy dip in River Ganga at Varanasi
12:07 PM
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following uproar by Opposition members of the House.
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PM Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath arrive at Lalita Ghat. PM will offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple and inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project.
11:59 AM
Locals gave a rousing welcome to PM Narendra Modi, showering flower petals and raising slogans of ‘Modi, Modi’ and ‘Har Har Mahadev’ in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi. The PM is on a two-day visit to the city to inaugurate Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project.
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PM Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath travel in a double-decker boat to Lalita Ghat from Khirkiya Ghat to visit Kashi Vishwanath temple.
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A grand Kashi will be seen after crores of years now. Ayodhya is progressing with Ram Temple. Every cultural and heritage project of India is moving forward rapidly under PM Modi’s guidance
– Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Kashi Vishwanath Corridor11:38 AM
Dismissed Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze also appears before the Chandiwal Commission.
11:37 AM
Former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh appears before Chandiwal Commission in Mumbai. The Commission is probing the allegations of corruption made by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh against Deshmukh.
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People greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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Visuals: PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kaal Bhiarav temple on arriving in Varanasi
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PM Narendra Modi will offer prayers at Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple at around 1300 hours and inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor at around 1320 hours today.
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There is already a law to stop forceful conversion. Let Govt take action in case of any forceful conversion. This law (proposed anti-conversion bill) is being brought to target a particular religion. Congress will oppose it tooth and nail
– Siddaramaiah, LoP in Karnataka Assembly11:00 AM
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, LoP Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and other parliamentarians pay tribute to the security personnel who lost their lives in 2001 Parliament attack on the occasion of its anniversary.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Varanasi. He will inaugurate phase 1 of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham, constructed at a cost of around Rs 339 crores.
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Long vehicular traffic congestion seen between Atal Tunnel and Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti district as people throng to the snow-clad region.
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tributes to former state minister and 8-time MLA, Harbans Kapoor on the latter’s residence in Dehradun today morning. Kapoor passed away last night at the age of 76 years.
09:50 AM
Single-day rise of 7,350 new infections, 202 fatalities pushes India’s COVID-19 tally of cases to 3,46,97,860, death toll to 4,75,636: Govt.
09:45 AM
Sensex rises 366 points to trade at 59,152; Nifty at 17,622.
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India reports 7,350 new cases, 202 deaths and 7,973 recoveries in the last 24 hours; Active caseload stands at 91,456; lowest in 561 days: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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PM Narendra Modi will offer prayers at Kaal Bhiarav temple and Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi at around 1200 hrs and 1300 hrs, respectively. He will inaugurate Kashi Vishwanath Dham at around 1320 hrs. At around 1800 hrs, PM Modi will witness Ganga aarti.
09:23 AM
Parliament Winter session: Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over issue of inflation
09:01 AM
India’s Harnaaz Sandhu, 21, crowned Miss Universe 2021
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Israel adds UK, Belgium, Denmark to travel ban list amid surge in Omicron
Israelis cannot travel to red countries unless they obtain special permission and when they come back they must quarantine for at least one week regardless of their immunization status.08:28 AM
I pay homage to brave security personnel who laid down their lives on this day in 2001, defending the Parliament of the world’s largest democracy against a dastardly terrorist attack. The nation shall forever remain grateful to them for their supreme sacrifice.
– President Kovind08:17 AM
Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pay tributes to security personnel who lost their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack on occasion of its anniversary
08:11 AM
CMC to kickstart study on efficacy of Covid-19 booster dose
As demand for booster doses gather momentum in the wake of the new Omicron variant, Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore is set to conduct a study to test the efficacy of a booster dose on those who have received two doses of Covaxin.07:59 AM
Omicron may spread very rapidly in India
The Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus will spread rapidly in India, according to a forecast by Juliet Pulliam, director of the South African DSI-NSF Centre for Excellence in Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis.07:32 AM
Delhi: AQI presently at 256; in the ‘poor’ category, as per SAFAR-India
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PM Modi’s 2-day Varanasi visit begins today, to inaugrate Kashi Vishwanath Dham
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa positive for COVID-19: AFP
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Omicron variant to be detected in 20 minutes by molecular diagnosis test
Korean researchers have developed molecular diagnostics technology that can detect Omicron variants. The technology development has been currently completed, and it is expected to take time for commercialization.06:12 AM
Andhra Pradesh on Sunday reported its first case of Omicron variant of COVID-19
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Omicron: Chandigarh, Andhra Pradesh detect first cases, 3rd case in K’taka; India tally now 36
Chandigarh reported its first case of Omicron after swab samples of a fully vaccinated 20-year-old male passenger from Italy, who had tested COVID-19 positive on December 1, revealed the presence of the new variant of the novel coronavirus.06:11 AM
COVID 19 Omicron variant found in 63 countries, might surpass Delta in spreading speed: WHO
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), the new Omicron coronavirus strain found in 63 countries will surpass Delta in spreading speed.
